Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 · Section 425

CrPC 425 in BNSS: Section 465

Section 425 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 corresponds to Section 465 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023. CrPC 425 deals with who may issue warrant. The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita came into force on 1 July 2024, replacing the CrPC. Both texts are set out below, side by side, with the changed words marked.

Code of Criminal Procedure

CrPC 425 is now BNSS 465.

Who may issue warrant

Carried over
Old wording kept in full
Old · CrPC 1973 · Ch. XXXII
s. 425
Who may issue warrant
Every warrant for the execution of a sentence may be issued either by the Judge or Magistrate who passed the sentence, or by his successor-in-office.
Text from the official India Code PDF
New · BNSS 2023 · Ch. XXXIV
s. 465
Who may issue warrant.
Every warrant for the execution of a sentence may be issued either by the Judge or Magistrate who passed the sentence, or by his successor-in-office.
Text from India Code
Related sectionsBNSS 465 · Who may issue warrant.
CrPC 424 · Suspension of execution of sentence of imprisonmentCrPC 426 · Sentence on escaped convict when to take effect

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